With 100 Billion+ minutes streamed annually, 120 minutes of daily average listening time, and 6 Billion+ total audio plays on our platform, Pocket FM is on a mission to build the world’s largest AI-powered audio streaming platform.

What sets us apart? We’re an AI-first company, leveraging cutting-edge generative AI to transform every part of our ecosystem—from content creation and language localization to marketing, distribution, and monetization. Our in-house AI has already powered 10% of US revenue and is listening through original, AI-generated audio series. We’re also expanding into new storytelling formats like comics and web novels, all built on the foundation of our proprietary AI platforms.

You can get more updates, insights and everything behind the scenes at Pocket FM here - https://xtra.pocketfm.com/

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Company Secretary to support our corporate secretarial, governance and transaction work. The role sits at the centre of our fundraising, due diligence and pre-IPO preparation. It suits someone who can run day-to-day compliance with care while building toward the governance standards of a listed company.

What will you do?

- Manage day-to-day corporate secretarial activities and ensure timely compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, applicable rules and other relevant laws and regulations
- Independently prepare first drafts of agendas, notices, resolutions, minutes and supporting documents for Board, Committee and General Meetings
- Maintain and update statutory registers, minute books, corporate records and other governance-related documentation
- Prepare, review and coordinate statutory forms, returns, reports and regulatory filings with the Registrar of Companies (ROC)
- Support the preparation and timely filing of RBI and FEMA-related regulatory compliances, including FLA Returns, FC-GPR, FC-TRS, ODI reporting and APR, along with other applicable regulatory filings
- Maintain compliance calendars,



monitor regulatory deadlines and ensure timely completion of assigned statutory obligations
- Support fundraising transactions, including preparation of corporate approvals, transaction documentation and post-closing compliances
- Assist in corporate actions involving share issuances, transfers, capital restructuring, employee stock options and other securities-related matters
- Support the Company's pre-IPO readiness initiatives, including secretarial due diligence, corporate governance assessments, regulatory compliance and documentation
- Assist in drafting corporate governance policies and preparing Board and shareholder approvals required for IPO readiness
- Coordinate with merchant bankers, legal advisors, registrars, auditors and other stakeholders, and support the compilation and verification of information required for DRHP preparation
- Provide operational and documentation support for dematerialisation of securities, including coordination with Depository Participants, banks, shareholders and other relevant stakeholders
- Support corporate secretarial and governance requirements of group entities, including coordination with overseas legal counsel and relevant stakeholders on cross-border matters
- Independently research and interpret applicable laws, regulations, circulars, notifications and regulatory guidance, and translate regulatory requirements into practical business actions
- Identify potential compliance risks, assess their implications and recommend practical, compliant solutions, distinguishing between mandatory legal requirements and regulatory best practices

What we’re looking for

- Qualified Company Secretary (CS) with a minimum of 3-4 years of post-qualification experience
- Prior hands-on experience in a corporate secretarial role is mandatory
- Robust working knowledge of the Companies Act, MCA filings, corporate governance, SEBI Regulations and applicable secretarial compliances
- Demonstrated ability to independently research and interpret laws, regulations, circulars and regulatory requirements

📌 Assistant Manager - Company Secretary (Bengaluru)
🏢 Pocket FM
📍 Bengaluru